Essential Ticket

Name: Essential Ticket 48 Hour Tour | Dubai | Big Bus Tours
Brand: Big Bus Tours
Rating: 4.5 (5835 reviews)

Experience the best of Dubai with our Essential Ticket! You'll get a 48-hour pass for our hop-on, hop-off bus tour, a Dhow Cruise, and entry to the Lost Chambers Aquarium and Ambassador Lagoon!

Please note: Passengers between the ages of 0–4 must present an infant ticket due to Dhow Cruise passenger manifest requirements.

Adult

From US$86.40 (Full price from US$108.00)
Child 3-11 years

From US$55.20 (Full price from US$69.00)
Infant 0-2 year

From US$0.00

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What's included? Where does it go?

Hop on, Hop off

Enjoy the freedom of hop-on, hop-off sightseeing on our open-top, double-decker Dubai bus tours. Hop on to discover the places that fascinate you, and hop off to explore them for as little or as long as you like. Alternatively, you're very welcome to sit back and relax on board with us for the full tour.

Routes

City Tour (Red Route)

Discover Dubai's top landmarks, from the Burj Khalifa to Heritage Village.
- Operates 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Frequency: 30-40 min
See full timetable
Beach Tour (Blue Route)

Explore Dubai Marina, Atlantis the Palm, Souk Madinat, Ain Dubai and more.
- Operates 9:15am - 5:15pm
- Frequency: 40 mins
See full timetable

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FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?

Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.

Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?

You can purchase tickets from this website here.

Is the audioguide available in my language?

Our Dubai bus tours feature entertaining audio guides, which offer fascinating insight into Dubai's history, culture, architecture and landmarks. Audio guides are available in the following languages:

English
French
Italian
Russian
German
Spanish

Audio guides can be accessed via complimentary headphones, distributed when you board the bus. Simply plug them in to the audio transmitter on the seatback and select your preferred language channel. You are also welcome to listen to commentary via your own wired headphones with a standard 3.5mm jack.

What time do tours start and how often do buses run?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.

Can I join the tour from any of the stops on your route?

Yes. To find the stop closest to you please click here.

Tell me about the Big Bus tour?

Big Bus Tours offers sightseeing tours of Dubai by open-top double-decker bus. Commentary is provided in a choice of 6 languages. You may hop on and off at any of our stops to visit attractions and places of interest.

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